Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Installation
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- Oil camshaft journals and apply multipurpose grease to camshaft lobes. Carefully slide camshaft into position. Install and tighten thrust plate. Recheck camshaft end play. Lubricate lifters with engine oil and install.
- Lubricate rocker arms, fulcrum seats, valve stem tips and push rods with multipurpose grease before installing. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is on TDC of compression stroke.
- Install rocker arm, fulcrum seats, oil deflection and fulcrum bolts to appropriate valves. See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT table under ADJUSTMENTS. Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees and install rocker arm components on remaining valves.
- Ensure fulcrum seat base is inserted into slot on cylinder head before tightening fulcrum bolts. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW gaskets where required.